Instead of the sane approach of specifying 5, 9, 12, 15, and/or 20 volts and the amperages, products insist on listing every model of device in existence instead.

Most will do 12V, but I always want to make sure it’ll power my laptop (20V) as well.

A big thank you to reviewers who post images of the actual products where it shows the relevant info in one short line on the labels:

e.g. PD Output: 5V=3A, 9V=3A, 12V=3A, 15V=3A, 20V=3A

  • naticus@lemmy.worldEnglish
    15·
    2 days ago

    Moved to UGreen after Anker’s nonsense with their cameras. Used Anker for many years up to that point though. Not that there should ever be security issues on a charger, but I’m happy with UGreen.

    • officermike@lemmy.worldEnglish
      6·
      2 days ago

      Same. And I’ve bought many UGreen chargers and cables since that whole ordeal. Since then I’ve seen some Anker chargers, batteries, and desk power strips that looked really appealing and that I would’ve bought if I wasn’t avoiding them.

    • walden@sub.wetshaving.socialEnglish
      3·
      2 days ago

      Good to know. I had heard Anker did some shady stuff but never caught wind of a good replacement. The phone charger scene is obscene as seen by OP, and and I would rather buy from Anker than buy garbage.

      • naticus@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        2 days ago

        Oh definitely. If my choices are no-name garbage or Anker, it’ll always be Anker. You’d be better off with nothing than that shit.